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Telestroke: An Approach To The Shortage Of Neurologists In Rural Areas, Sarah Mcsweeney, Jean Pritt, Angie Swearingen, Alberto Coustasse
Telestroke: An Approach To The Shortage Of Neurologists In Rural Areas, Sarah Mcsweeney, Jean Pritt, Angie Swearingen, Alberto Coustasse
Alberto Coustasse, DrPH, MD, MBA, MPH
Telestroke has provided swift, lifesaving treatment and has afforded patients the ability to be treated in an efficient manner in rural areas where neurologists may not always be available. It has been reported that Telestroke in rural areas has increased the ability to treat patients by being able to access a neurologist for assistance in evaluating the patient to determine if administering lifesaving in treatments were needed. The utilization of Telestroke has been shown to increase the use of IV Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) which improves outcomes such as better quality of life, lower disability and improved rehabilitation. Employment of …
The American Epidemic: The U.S. Nursing Shortage And Turnover Problem, Patrick Cox, William K. Willis, Alberto Coustasse
The American Epidemic: The U.S. Nursing Shortage And Turnover Problem, Patrick Cox, William K. Willis, Alberto Coustasse
Alberto Coustasse, DrPH, MD, MBA, MPH
Introduction: Nursing shortages have been on the rise throughout the country which has continued to become a problem due to an aging baby-boomer population causing increased turnover through the United States (U.S.). With this need for nurses expected to rise, determining the root causes of this problem are essential for health care providers as costs continue to grow. Methods: The methodology for the qualitative study was a literature research review of case studies as well as a semi-structured interview. Five electronic databases were minded. Thirty-six articles were utilized in this study. Results: Through the use of a conceptual framework the …
Electronic Prescribing And Its Implementation In The United States, Kate Englebert, Amber Porterfield, William K. Willis, Alberto Coustasse
Electronic Prescribing And Its Implementation In The United States, Kate Englebert, Amber Porterfield, William K. Willis, Alberto Coustasse
Alberto Coustasse, DrPH, MD, MBA, MPH
Introduction: Electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) is an important part of the nation’s push to create an electronically accessible national health system. E-prescribing allows providers to send prescriptions electronically to the pharmacy and can be stand-alone systems or part of an integrated electronic health record system. Methodology: The methodology for this study was a literature review. Electronic databases accessed include EBSCOhost, PubMED, and Google Scholar. Additionally, government websites and a semi-structured interview were used. A total of 39 sources were referenced for the review. Results: The results of the literature review demonstrated that e-prescribing reduces prescribing errors, increases efficiency, and helps save …
Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery: Does Technology Improve Outcomes, Chelsea Hill, Reem El-Bash, Leslie Johnson, Alberto Coustasse
Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery: Does Technology Improve Outcomes, Chelsea Hill, Reem El-Bash, Leslie Johnson, Alberto Coustasse
Alberto Coustasse, DrPH, MD, MBA, MPH
Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a common disease that leads patients to seek Total Joint Replacement (TJR). Component misalignments leads to failure of TJR. Computer navigation enhances the precision of component alignment, but the addition of robotic guidance, can boost TJR to a higher level of accuracy. Methodology: This literature reviewed 29 English language peer reviewed articles from 2002 – 2013 and one website. A conceptual framework was adapted to explain benefits and barriers of adoption of robotic TJR. Results: A total of ten studies were reviewed with focus on more precise alignment, outcomes, length of stay, and costs. Cost to obtain …